Hervé Yamguen: Creating in Africa, Staying Rooted and Passing It On

In this interview, Initiative Africa speaks with Hervé Yamguen, Cameroonian artist and co-founder of Cercle Kapsiki, about artistic creation in Africa, access to art, and the development of a strong cultural ecosystem on the continent. From his early days in Douala to his international career, he reflects on his decision to continue creating from Cameroon, the importance of bringing art into local communities, and the need for African artists to remain connected to their cultures and roots. He also shares his vision of transmission, identity, and the role art can play in reshaping our relationship with cities, the living world, and the preservation of nature. Journalist: Asha Sumputh